What kind of resort is Makadi Bay? Tia Heights Makadi Bay – Reviews When is the best time to go.
We chose our holiday in Egypt not by chance. For a long time we couldn’t decide where to go on vacation: Turkey, Egypt, Greece, Cyprus, Sri Lanka. We wanted to choose the ideal option for a vacation, so that the sea would be great, the hotel would be good, and it would be cheaper and longer....More ▾ We chose our holiday in Egypt not by chance. For a long time we couldn’t decide where to go on vacation: Turkey, Egypt, Greece, Cyprus, Sri Lanka. We wanted to choose the ideal option for a vacation, so that the sea would be great, the hotel would be good, and it would be cheaper and longer. We chose Egypt, the Tia Heights Makadi Bay hotel, it ideally suited our needs, taking into account the conditions there for good swimming in the sea. In Egypt there are either corals, entry from the shore is inconvenient or from the pontoon directly into the depths, but in this hotel everything is as it should be. The beach is huge, sandy, there is a gradual approach from the shore, you can swim without “corals”. The hotel is on the first coastline, the sea is exceptionally clear with a lot of all kinds of marine life. There are corals, but not many of them, the closest one is in the corner of the pier. You can see a lot of interesting things there. This is where you must definitely wear “corals”, otherwise you can get hurt. There are many free places on the beach, towels are provided by card, and if you lose a card or towel, the fine for this is huge. There is a good free bar on the beach, but you can only eat there, but you can take drinks to the sun lounger.
The hotel rooms are cozy, compact, the furniture is slightly worn, but this does not affect your vacation in any way, everything is quite decent. The room has everything like everywhere else, a standard set. TV, air conditioning, safe, everything worked properly. They clean, but without fanaticism, not like in other hotels. Although, I must say, everything is clean. But they spin towel figures only for a fee; if you don’t pay, you won’t see exquisite towel animals that can compare with world masterpieces! Among the excursions we went from the hotel to a sightseeing tour of Hurghada. An interesting excursion, but it seems that it was specially made for us to buy up in two stores, where there are oils and tea and where there are souvenirs. But we already bought good, natural oils from the hotel store. When they told me the price, I thought they were crazy. But then, after haggling, we came to an excellent, reasonable price. I took from them Habibi and Arabian Night and some other cosmetic oils. To my surprise, everything I bought turned out to be a good buy. For other outdoor activities, we bought them from locals on the Internet on the Sphinx-tour website, very low prices, three times cheaper, and the quality is superb. We ordered it on the advice of friends from a popular local guide, whom we found in a search on social networks. His name is Ahmed (+201140423458 his viber, whatsapp). The hotel has a huge water park with slides for children and adults, where you can have a great time, as well as the largest swimming pool in Hurghada. The choice of food is large, meat, fish, seafood, local alcohol with an unusual taste. The animation works well, various shows, golf, boccia, volleyball. The hotel staff is friendly, helpful and efficient. In principle, everything was fine at the hotel, even the price; for two people we paid 80,900 for 9 days, 9 nights. We recommend the hotel to those who love a good beach holiday.
Even many tour search systems do not differentiate between Makadi Bay and Hurghada, considering them one single resort. This is another inconvenience that arises even in the process of choosing a tour. Check the location of the hotel before purchasing a tour to get exactly to Makadi Bay, or try not to get here, as you wish.
Hotel staff in Makadi Bay speak Russian. Of course, this is not Sharm or Hurghada, where all hotel employees speak Russian, here they speak our language “through one”. This is a very big plus, since in small resorts this situation is rare. We recently talked about resorts and resorts where they hardly speak Russian, and this becomes a serious obstacle for our travelers.
The English word “bay” translates as “bay”, and the Makadi resort is named so for a reason. This is truly a bay with magnificent beaches and coral reefs. The sea is Makadi Bay's number one advantage.
Local beaches are praised by all tourists. The shallow depth makes the water very warm and pleasant. The beaches are sandy, although there are still corals there, and you can’t do without special shoes.
Rich coral reefs make going into the water interesting, as if swimming in an aquarium with tropical fish. These reefs prevent large waves from forming, and children enjoy splashing in the water without worrying about them.
However, some beaches are too shallow, which annoys tourists. But even in this case, do not be discouraged, because no one forbids going to the neighboring beach to swim; it is not forbidden, although it is not welcomed by hotel staff.
Hotels and prices
At the time of publication of this page of our website, there are 22 hotels in Makadi Bay. Another dozen are under construction; we cannot predict their number at the time you read this article.
Of these 22 hotels, there is not a single “three star”, only 5 “four”, and all the remaining 17 are classified as 5 stars.
If you read tourist reviews on the Internet about Makadi Bay hotels, you will find many interesting details. The conclusion will be obvious - these hotels do not live up to their five stars. The food is poor, the service is mediocre, in some places things and money are stolen from tourists and a host of other shortcomings.
There is a feeling that the hotels agreed among themselves, went to the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and bought themselves stars in bulk. Considering the fairly high level of corruption in Egypt, no one will be surprised at this story. By the way, Egypt is considered a less corrupt country than Russia. In the latest ranking of the most decent countries in 2014, they are 94th out of 174, and we are 136th.
Makadi Bay is considered a real man-made pearl in the necklace of all Egyptian resorts. This resort has a whole chain of hotels “Iberotel” and “Sol Y Mar”. They amazingly combine oriental hospitality and the highest level of European class service. In addition, Makadi Bay is considered an ideal place for a family holiday, especially with small children. The warmest blue water and amazing sandy beaches attract fans of beach holidays like a magnet, and the amazingly beautiful coral reefs located along the entire coast of the island attract enthusiastic divers.
The resort is located 25 kilometers from Hurghada in the very picturesque Makadi Bay. On the territory of this resort, on the very shore of the lagoon, there are 15 hotels, reminiscent of ancient Egyptian temples in appearance. Makadi Bay will undoubtedly appeal to those tourists who prefer a combination of silence, peace, isolation from the outside world and the cleanest sea with high comfort of living. 
The majority of resort hotels serve tourists using the “All inclusive” system. Hotels in Makadi Bay are located on a completely deserted shore. There are no settlements or signs of civilization nearby. All infrastructure associated with the tourism business - restaurants, shops, bars and discos - operate only on hotel premises. 
It must be said that the climate in Makadi Bay, despite the fact that it is located on the shore of the bay, is not characterized by high air humidity. Light sea breezes bring pleasant freshness to the coast, and the absence of sudden weather fluctuations contributes to a comfortable stay at this resort even for people with chronic diseases. From May the hottest season opens at the resort. The air temperature ranges from +28 to +32°С, while the water temperature during this period ranges from +24…26°С. The peak of heat occurs in the summer months. Sometimes the air warms up to a temperature of 40°C, and the water also warms up during this period - up to +27...+29°C. It is better not to go on excursions to remote areas during this period. It rains here mainly from October to December. The rest of the time it is dry here. 
Literally until 1990, the entire coast of Makadi Bay was completely deserted and deserted. Then the development of new territories began using accelerated methods. It was necessary to build new hotels in order to fully accommodate the ever-increasing flow of tourists from all over the world. It was at that time that this picturesque area of Egypt began to be built up. Investors liked the luxurious beaches, clear sea, pristine flora and fauna, as well as the relative distance from Hurghada with its multinational and diverse public. 
Nowadays, there are already as many as 15 hotels on the territory of Makadi Bay, which can be regarded as independent resorts, and several hotels are in the final stages of construction. Four available dive centers and a modern windsurfing facility will undoubtedly delight fans of these sports. 
Prices for tourist tours to Makadi Bay are pleasantly affordable. Therefore, many travelers book resort hotel rooms in advance. But, since the resort was built on a completely deserted area, it cannot boast of a huge number of attractions. The huge modern golf club “Madrinad Makadi” is very popular here. There is also a luxurious SPA center that offers both traditional and the most incredible beauty services. In the vicinity of Makadi Bay there are several ruins that date back to the ancient period of history. If you wish, you can also go on an excursion to the ancient monasteries, located literally a few kilometers from Makadi Bay. Well, its biggest attraction is, of course, the Red Sea with its amazingly beautiful underwater world. 
However, the small number of local attractions does not prevent vacationers from going on excursions to various points in Egypt. Tourists often go to Giftun Island. It attracts not only with its wonderful fauna and flora and extraordinary natural beauty, but also with its picturesque bottom and wonderful coral reefs. Both beginners and experienced divers get a lot of pleasure here from observing squid and stingrays, as well as various exotic inhabitants of the deep places. 
You can get acquainted with the history of Ancient Egypt during a trip to the monasteries of St. Paul and St. Anthony. The monks living there will be happy to share interesting stories about the past of these places with everyone. Trips to the capital of the country - the city of Cairo and to ancient Luxor, to the Valley of the Kings and Queens will be interesting and exciting. In Cairo, you should definitely attend a sightseeing tour, in which you can get acquainted with the Citadel, the Alabaster Mosque, visit the National Cairo Museum, a perfume factory, a jewelry store, and also take souvenir photos against the backdrop of the Great Sphinx and the Great Pyramids. 
The resort has a lot of entertainment for all ages and all tastes. But outside the resort there is desert, peace and quiet. In a calm and secluded environment, you can thoroughly enjoy the most beautiful sunsets and sunrises of the Egyptian sun, the sound of the surf, get unforgettably vivid impressions of the amazing underwater world of the Red Sea, or take an exciting trip to the “City of Ghosts”. 
All hotels have bars, shops, restaurants, cafes and discos. Fans of active pastime will also not be bored here. Fans of diving and windsurfing will also find something to their liking. There are many coral reefs right in the bay, and the underwater current here is quite weak, so you can dive to a depth of 20 meters without any interference. The local reefs are home to a wide variety of wildlife - mackerel, stingrays, gray reef sharks, barracudas and much more. 
More experienced divers go mainly to the small island of Abu Nachish. It is located near the shore of the resort. Here, of course, there are stronger currents, but the underwater flora and fauna are more diverse.
The center of the resort is the Oasis Hotel. On its territory there is literally a shopping and entertainment complex with children's playgrounds, shops and a small cozy cafe. All this is located in the courtyards. Makadi Bay also has its own supermarket with very reasonable prices, a 24-hour pharmacy and a branch of an international bank. Animators work for children and there are special children's entertainment rooms.
Makadi Bay was created only for guests of Egypt; it is absolutely not inhabited by local residents. This resort differs from Hurghada and other resorts in its quiet, blissful tranquility, despite the fact that it is located only thirty kilometers from the planet Hurghada, which thunders with all languages. The main focus of the resort is a relaxing, secluded holiday, as well as for couples with children. Young people here may be a little bored, because all the bars, discos, restaurants and other entertainment are concentrated on the territory of the hotels. Tourists enjoy attending the parties of the El Khan disco club and find themselves imprisoned in the shackles of music. The Bar Docker bar is also popular; at night, as a rule, there is no crowd here. A new promising tourist area is undoubtedly Makadi Bay, located on the shores of the Red Sea. Now the hotels built here administratively belong to Hurghada, but in the next five to ten years a separate resort will develop on this section of the coast, which will have all the amenities and its own infrastructure. The closest neighbor is Soma Bay; together these two resorts make up the Abu Makadi resort area. This resort is considered one of the respectable resorts on the Red Sea coast and offers four and five star hotels, and they are very decent here, not only by Egyptian standards, but also by European standards. Meals here are all inclusive. All the resort hotels are built in one ensemble, so when you walk around the hotel city, which is built up with chic buildings, colorful restaurants and expensive boutiques, do not forget to enjoy it all, because it only brings pleasure and tranquility. The contrast is striking, scorched and naked by the hot African sun, empty, it extends immediately beyond the hotel territories, as well as the lush greenery of hotel gardens, alleys and parks, where roses, hibiscus, hydrangeas and jasmines grow and smell fragrant. There are also two coral reefs, one of which is located directly opposite the central beach. This is a great place for diving enthusiasts, because diving to a depth of ten to twenty meters you can see gorgeous and slow-moving stingrays, mackerel, barracudas and gray reef sharks. The island of Abu Nachish is considered the most interesting; it is surrounded by a reef one kilometer long. But here you should be prepared for strong undercurrents. Divers have also chosen Giftun Island, but it is located closer to Hurghada. Typically, those who prefer a holiday in Makadi Bay spend the whole day sunbathing, in between snorkeling or diving in the coral reefs. Very often among diving enthusiasts there are those who want to fulfill an old dream, namely, among the wreckage of sunken corrals in these parts, to find pirate gold bars. The resort has four diving centers, where real sea wolves are ready to share their experience. Each hotel has its own beach area. All beaches are sandy, the entrance to the sea is also sandy almost everywhere, and only on the beaches of the Iberotel Makadi Beach, Iberotel Makadi Oasis and Iberotel Makadi Saray Resort hotels you need special shoes to enter the sea.
The weather at the resort is good both in summer and winter, meaning you can relax here all year round. In winter, the water temperature at the resort rarely drops below two degrees, and the air is heated to +20-25 degrees Celsius. But at night during the winter months the temperature sometimes drops to +15 degrees Celsius. From May to October, the water in Makadi Bay is very warm. The most favorable months for holidays are the second half of September, October and November. At this time it is not so hot, the air temperature is on average +30 degrees Celsius, and the water temperature is on average five degrees lower than the air temperature.
In December, the windy season opens here, but unlike Hurghada, Makadi Bay is located on the shore of the bay, so the wind force in the bay here is much lower, and rest is more comfortable. The coolest months are January and February. However, people who cannot stand the heat will enjoy such a holiday; the water in the sea will not drop below +21 degrees. Already at the beginning of March, the temperature rises, and a hot khamsin wind blows from the desert, sandstorms begin to become active and continue until April. As for excursions, they are all available both from Makadi Bay and from Hurghada, there are no special differences, except in price. As you can see, a holiday in Makadi Bay is for lovers of tranquility, and those who want to have fun and are not bothered by the noise in the area can go to Hurghada.
Egypt is one of the oldest countries. It attracts numerous travelers with the richness of its cultural traditions and well-developed tourist infrastructure. Egypt is good for holidays throughout the year. However, the most popular times are the Christmas holidays and New Year.
Those who have chosen Egypt for their holidays are welcomed by the popular Hurghada and the magnificent Sharm el-Sheikh. The Safaga sanatorium, Makadi Bay, welcomes tourists. A popular holiday destination is the so-called Egyptian Venice - El Gouna.
This amazing and hospitable country is an inexpensive place for a massive beach holiday. Divers and surfers love to relax on the coast along the Red Sea. Some admire the corals, others enjoy catching the wave. The warm sea, wonderful climate, sandy beaches, magnificent hotels, numerous excursions, as well as the exotic nature of the ancient country make your vacation truly unforgettable.
New tourist destination
Located on the Red Sea coast, they provide numerous tourists with an excellent opportunity for an affordable, pleasant and unforgettable holiday. One of them is Makadi Bay. Hurghada is located very close to it, at a distance of thirty kilometers. The history of one of the most fashionable resorts in exotic Egypt began in the mid-nineties of the last century. Until this time, the territory had only endless coastline and desert. More recently, large crowds of tourists visited Hurghada. However, in Makadi Bay, the water, which contained a great variety of marine animals, was much cleaner. That is why this territory began to be developed.
Hotels
Currently, Makadi Bay (Hurghada) is a small resort village. It is intended mainly for family vacations. Those whose travel destination is Egypt (Hurghada) can choose only four- and five-star hotels. At this resort, by Egyptian standards, vacationers are offered a high level of service.
There are hotel chains on a large area with sandy beaches and sea reefs. Among them are Swiss Inn, Le Meridien, Iberote and Sol Y Mar. Many hotels operate on an all-inclusive basis. Their architectural solutions are amazing. On the territory of Makadi Bay (Hurghada), all hotels were built taking into account Egyptian traditions and look like bungalows.
Entertainment
Makadi Bay (Hurghada) is the choice of those who love a calm and secluded family holiday. Young people will be bored at this resort. All entertainment in Makadi Bay is located on the hotel premises. Outside their territories you can find only a few souvenir shops. Makadi Bay (Hurghada) is a resort that does not have nightclubs and discos, as well as numerous restaurants and bars. However, this is where the highlight lies. A serene and relaxing holiday awaits you in Makadi Bay.
Excursions
In Makadi Bay you can go on an excursion to Hurghada. Children will love the Sinbad or Titanic water park. One of the popular excursions in Hurghada is submersible diving.
For divers, Makadi Bay offers a trip to sea caves and coral reefs. During this amazing excursion you can admire the beauty of the inhabitants of the coastal waters.
Trips to the Bedouins are organized from Makadi Bay. In addition to getting to know the way of life of Egyptians, vacationers are invited to ride through the desert in jeeps and enjoy delicious dishes of national cuisine.
One of the most interesting excursions is a trip to Cairo, during which you can admire the Egyptian pyramids with your own eyes and visit the National Museum. No less popular is a trip to the city of Luxor, located in. From Hurghada you can go to Israel and visit Jerusalem, see the Road of Suffering, along which Jesus walked to the place of his execution.
Weather
If Egypt (Hurghada, Makadi Bay) is chosen as your holiday destination, then know that you can enjoy it not only in summer, but also in winter. From December to February the temperature rarely drops below twenty degrees. At the same time, the air warms up to twenty to twenty-five. However, in winter it is advisable to have warm clothes with you. At night, the air temperature can drop below fifteen degrees Celsius.
When is the best time to visit Makadi Bay (Hurghada)? Reviews from tourists indicate that the most favorable time to travel is from the end of September to November. This season is characterized by air temperatures of thirty degrees Celsius. The water is heated to twenty-five to twenty-six degrees.
It is worth keeping in mind that December in Makadi Bay is characterized by the opening of the windy season. However, their strength is lower than in Hurghada, which creates comfortable conditions for relaxation even for children. Makadi Bay is coolest from January to February, while the hottest period lasts from May to September.